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La Bamba tab by Ritchie Valens

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La Bamba by Ritchie Valens: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"La Bamba" by Ritchie Valens is a rock and roll adaptation of a traditional Mexican folk song. Valens recorded the song in 1958, blending Spanish lyrics with a catchy rock beat. The song features Valens on vocals and lead guitar, showcasing his unique blend of rock and Latin music. The iconic guitar riff in "La Bamba" is played using a technique called tremolo picking, adding to the song's energetic feel.
Song: La Bamba
Artist: Ritchie Valens

Intro:

e--------------------------------------------
B--------------------------------------------
G------------------0------2---0--------------
D--------0------2------3---------------------
A-----2------3-------------------------------
E--3-----------------------------------------

e----------------------------------------
B------------------------------------------------
G--------------------------------0------2---0----
D--------0----3--3--2--0------2------3-----------
A-----2--------------------3---------------------
E--3---------------------------------------------
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riff 1:

   C      F
e------------------------------------------------
B------------------------------------------------
G-----0------2--0--------------------------------
D---2-----3--------------------------------------
A-3----------------------------------------------
E------------------------------------------------

Riff 2:

 C      C              F        G
e-----------------------------------------------
B------------------------------------------------
G-------------------------------0------2--0------
D--------0---3--3--2---0-----2------3------------
A-----2-------------------3----------------------
E--3---------------------------------------------


Now is time to play!

Intro
               [riff1]
Para bailar la bamba
[Riff 2]
Para bailar la bamba se necesita
Una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia pa mi pa ti
ay arriba y arriba
Ay arriba y arriba por ti sere por ti sere

         [riff 1]
Yo no soy marinero
[Riff 2]
Yo no soy marinero soy capitan
Soy capitan
Soy capitan

[riff 2]
Bamba,Bamba
Bamba,Bamba
Bamba,Bamba
Bamba,Bamba

Intro


               [riff1]
Para bailar la bamba
[Riff 2]
Para bailar la bamba se necesita
Una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia pa mi pa ti
ay arriba y arriba
Ay arriba y arriba por ti sere por ti sere

         [riff 1]
Yo no soy marinero
[Riff 2]
Yo no soy marinero soy capitan
Soy capitan
Soy capitan

[riff 2]
Bamba,Bamba
Bamba,Bamba
Bamba,Bamba
Bamba,Bamba

Outro: Play intro the times you want.

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